This place is always a fave... bit I did t realize about the TV area that is a sports bar right now!read more

Not sure how I have lived in Chapel Hill almost 5 yrs, have driven by these place almost daily and…read morenever tried it. I must admit, the outside and parking lot leaves a lot to be desired but the inside is a secret garden! So, I am so glad a friend asked us to meet here for lunch yesterday. No greeter and the main entrance and different parts that don't appear to be part of Namu but all are ‍. So, if it's your first time know this. All food is ordered by a QR code which is fine but again if it's your first time, there's no one even walking around that you can ask questions to. But, let's talk about the main star-the food. I like Korean food, have had the widely known bulgogi, kimchi etc. My eyes were startled to see gimbap on the menu. After watching Extraordinary Attorney Woo on Netflix and becoming obsessed with it, IYKYK; I had to try the gimbap. I loved, loved the shrimp tempura gimbap. It was generous portions so I got to bring some home. And, the six different homemade sauces were delicious too...I tried them all. Definitely I will be back and I loved the ambiance!

Went there for lunch. Had hot stone bibimbop and kalbi tang (short rib soup) along with kimchi…read morepancake. Very good korean food. Filling portions, and good sidedishes (banchan). Nice owners, mom and pop business. Comfy dining room, looks like they've been here a while. Highly recommended for korean food in the area.

I stopped by Chosun Ok with some friends, and since it wasn't too busy when we arrived, we were…read moreable to get a table right away even with our larger group. Service was friendly, but it seemed like it was just the owners working, so once our food came out, they didn't really have a chance to check in on us much. We ordered a variety of dishes to share family style, which was nice for trying a little bit of everything. That being said, nothing really stood out to me -- everything was just okay, which honestly fits the name pretty well. Overall, if you're craving Korean food and don't have many options nearby, Chosun Ok is worth checking out. But with so many other restaurants I'd like to try, it probably won't be a place I rush back to anytime soon.

Honestly my favorite of the (two) M restaurants I have been to so far. The biang biang noodles were…read moreumami and hit all of the notes. Unfortunately the jajamyeon tasted burnt initially (it is wok fried so maybe it was too caramelized and charred for my liking), but the chef remade it and the remake was great! Seating is limited but luckily there was no wait for lunchtime on a Friday.

My wife and I are local to the RTP area and wanted to try a new place in Durham. Given the reviews…read moreon this place, we were looking forward to try it. However, we were utterly disappointed with our food there. The bao buns had a tender pork in it but the only sauce it included was hoisin which made it too salty. The Korean fried chicken in the 'Spicy' flavor was flavorless. The sauce was extremely bland alongside the chicken meat inside. Don't let the red bright color deceive you, we kept wondering when the 'spice' would kick it (it never did!). We each got a curry udon and added chicken to it. As frequent curry eaters, we wanted the Asian flavors we enjoy however, this udon was bland as well. The chicken we asked to be added felt like it was just chopped and put over the udon with no actual flavor integration into the dish. We left this place feeling like it was a waste of our money. Given their higher prices, I would've expected something A LOT better with some real Asian flavors.

Delicious Korean food!! No frills ambiance with courteous and attentive staff. The chili crisp…read morefries were to-die for and so were the glass noodles. They have a great drink menu too, the cocktails were wonderful. Would absolutely go back.

Located in downtown Durham, this is a small restaurant with bar seating and communal tables. The…read morefood is Korean/Japanese/Malaysian inspired. Service was attentive and willing to explain different dishes. My favorite was probably the Nasi Goreng; I loved the crispy shrimp on top. The gai lan was also very good, but the fire noodles were pretty mid. I felt like it was an Asian inspired spaghetti with ground chicken.

A nephew took us here when visiting Durham and he hit the mark for sure. We got a variety of things…read morefrom steak tacos, Banh Mi, a bowl and other sandwiches. First off, the bread is top notch which is the best start a sandwich can have. Beyond that though, the flavor of everything was SO delicious. Service was good and the food came out in good time considering how busy they were. They've got a bright future!

KoKyu seems to be a casual, Asian-fusion sort of restaurant. Orders are placed online by scanning…read morethe QR code on the table. They had options ranging from sandwiches, rice bowls, to tacos. There is an ample amount of seating inside (tables and booths) and the service was lovely. Very attentive servers! My friend and I split the Caramelized Kimchi Nachos, Ko'Jangles Fries, and Karaage Bowl. The Ko'Jangles Fries could have used a bit more seasoning, but the side of honey mustard was delicious. As for the Caramelized Kimchi Nachos, they definitely had a kick from the Sriracha sauce. I also did not realize that they would come topped with a bunch of lettuce, so that was a bit much. But the ghost pepper cheese sauce on the side was really taste with the tortilla chips. The Karaage Bowl was probably my favorite dish as the fried chicken was delicious with whatever sauce was on top of it. Again, it had a lot of lettuce on top which I will now know not to include, but the bowl was solid. The roasted nori really brought out a great umami flavor. I think I would definitely focus more on customizing my order next time I am here so that I can fully enjoy my meal. There are plenty of options on the menu that I would not mind trying next time. I would probably rate this place a 3.75/5 stars if I could! The food did not wow me; it was pretty simple but good portions and taste to fill you up.

Food and service were good. Restaurant was clean and we were tended to when we walked in. The…read morebibimbap with bulgogi was good but the portion was a bit small. The fried chicken was good and very crispy though the pickled radishes tasted a bit raw and not very pickled. The portion of ttekboki was a great value for the price but the addition of big pieces of cabbage and bean sprouts was a little different from what I've experienced. Overall a good place to get your standard Korean style food.

100/10 experience truly amazing that a place like this exists here!! We love Korean food and…read moreespecially Korean fried chicken but it's difficult to find halal options so we're so happy this place exists. The food was truly phenomenal and left overs heat up perfectly in the air fryer so we had chicken for two days because these portions are huge! The service was super kind and even brought us extra sauces when we wanted to make the fried rice more spicy. All in all excellent menu with lots of variety and great experience, can't wait to be back!

Cute store PACKED with products. Anything from pantry to frozen, even fresh veggies. There is even…read morea couple things you can order and sit down to eat. I got the cold noodles and kimchi pancake. All authentic food, and products.

Food is terrible. Tasteless and hardly any meat in Kal-bi dishes…read more Place is very dark and dingy. Really bad

Just wanted to share some pictures from our recent visit. Delicious as always and fast attentive…read moreservice. Rice cakes were perfectly tender. The beef in the japchae was melt in your mouth and very flavorful. We have never had their KFC somehow but it's insanely good. Come check them out.

Loved the food we ordered. It was delicious. I met my wife during work break to grab dinner and the…read moreservice was fast! Food is delicious and will go back again.

I honestly don't need to review this food. It always speaks for itself…read more Mazemen with extra broth, chili butter and meatballs... sake or Kirin to wash it down. Give their Izakaya a chance sometime. A little pricey, but worth it!

Dashi has been on my list forever, and it did not disappoint. I actually went right after coming…read moreback from Japan because I was missing the food and vibes, and this place really delivered. The ambience is beautiful and cozy, and the customer service was so warm and attentive. We sat upstairs in the izakaya during happy hour (Tuesday). The standout for me was the crispy tofu bao bun. The sauce in it was SO good, I honestly wish I had ordered more, especially since it was only $4. We also tried oysters for the first time (they were around $1.50-$1.99 during happy hour), and they were surprisingly delicious. We tried a few grilled skewers, shrimp, eggplant, and tofu, which were good, but not my absolute favorites of the night. The best was the egg sando. It might sound simple, but it was incredible, honestly tasted just like the ones I had in Japan, if not better. And the fries?? Perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. My new favorite fries in Durham.

On our anniversary trip, my husband and I wanted to try something exotic and we figured, why not…read moregive Filipino food a try! We were not disappointed! We arrived at 8p on a Friday night to a busy but fun scene in a smaller but chic restaurant. The waitresses and waiters were all very pleasant and sat us quickly. I had a lychee limeade mocktail and my husband had a San Miguel beer. We ordered crispy Brussels sprouts and Lumpiang Shanghai roles.....one word....delicious! Do yourself a favor and order these rolls! For dinner, I had a tofu fried rice and my husband had a chicken stir fry, which both tasted so light and fresh! Definitely worth the visit!! Food quality: 4.5/5 Customer service: 4/5 Value for cost: 4.5/5

This was a wonderful place to try Philippino food! My first time trying this type of food and what…read moreto pick. My friend is from that area of the world and on her recommendation we tried this new place in downtown Durham. It was terrific, what a find! The restaurant's unique handmade paintings on walls and other Philippino decor was very eclectic and cool. They had a hand painted mural of the famous Chef Anthony Bourdain Which was cool but he's from New York so I'll have to ask the owner about that next time I come back. Lol The place was packed and we were walk ins but the owner was at the reception desk and told us to wait and she might be able to find us a table. We were in luck and she directed us to the back room. The server was extremely knowledgeable about all the dishes. Since I had my Philippino friend along she told us what she liked as well as the helpful server. The food was delicious and had a beautiful presentation. What I ate I can't pronounce so look at my pics of the menu ;) I had a bowl w beef filet, onions, tomatoes, cucumber lining the bowl w Jasmine rice and a fried egg on top. My friend had oxtail and the other had an appetizer of Lumplang Shanghai and entre of Pancit Behon, all food was extraordinary and large portions. No doubt that was why the place was packed! It's a great place in downtown Durham to check out next time you want to have some adventurous dining. Kain Po Tayo! (Enjoy your meal!)